Tag: Soccer
Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked
<p>LONDON — Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated.</p>
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Lazio hit with bans for evading coronavirus protocols
<p>ROME — Lazio president Claudio Lotito has been banned from soccer activities for seven months and two club physicians were suspended for an entire...
UEFA set to decide next week on 36-team Champions League
<p>GENEVA — Changing the Champions League to a 36-team format featuring games from 2024 could be agreed by UEFA next week, a member of...
Curaçao wins World Cup qualifying opener under Guus Hiddink
Curaçao began its World Cup qualifying campaign under former Netherlands and Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink with a 5-0 victory over St. Vincent and the...
Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
<p>Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons.</p>
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US to play Honduras for berth in men’s Olympic soccer
The United States will play Honduras for a berth in the Olympic men's soccer tournament in a doubleheader opener Sunday night at Guadalajara, and...
Xabi Alonso stays at Sociedad, ending talk of Gladbach move
<p>MADRID — Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has signed a contract extension as coach of Real Sociedad’s reserve team, putting an end to speculation...
AP Interview: Serie A trying to get it right on anti-racism
ROME — A botched anti-racism campaign launch involving a painting of apes. Consistent failures to punish clubs whose fans direct monkey chants at black...
Working as COVID nurse changes Brazilian referee’s outlook
<p>SAO PAULO — When the coronavirus pandemic forced Brazilian soccer to take a break, referee Igor Benevenuto faced an uncertain future with less income....
Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked
LONDON — Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated.
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